North Perth’s years of lobbying for a safety assessment of Mayne Corners, just west of Kurtzville, has finally amounted to success.
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Truth and Reconciliation event planned at local church
A local church is planning a free community event in observance of National Truth and Reconciliation Day.
Turnbacks – September 26, 2024
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Council selects architect for EMCC rejuvenation project
North Perth council awarded a tender to Axia Design Associates of Toronto, to provide the preliminary design, detailed drawings, and contract administration for renovations to the Elma Memorial Community Centre (EMCC).
Atwood playground under construction
Atwood playground sees construction with new playground equipment installation planned.
15U Listowel Legionnaires’ provincial championship win recognized by council
North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg called the 15U Listowel Legionnaires’ provincial championship win, “another great story of excellence in sport in our community.”
Police warn of local frauds, loss of money
Local residents continue to be victimized by a variety of frauds and scams, the Perth County OPP warn in a news release.
Your Neighbourhood Table officially opens on line 86
The ribbon-cutting for the new restaurant took place Sept. 18
Wingham and Area Historical Society on the Goderich Salt Mines
Some may know that the salt mine in Goderich is the largest underground one in the world. But, did you know that between 1866 and 1886, there were 25 other salt-producing facilities in Huron County, including one at Wingham?
Stratford General Hospital Foundation asks North Perth to pledge $200,000
Representative of the Stratford General Hospital Foundation’s capital campaign “In Our Hands” campaign asked council to consider pledging $200,000 in a Sept. 16 delegation.
Listowel murals highlight shared experiences, facilitate conversation about local stigma
Local artists and volunteers Christine Campbell and Naomi McIlroy, along with The Village Founder and Executive Director Andrea Charest, showed the Banner two new murals inside The Village created by Campbell and McIlroy.
Time to take a look at what voters care about
Before we cast our ballots in the next election, be it federal (could happen any time, Oct. 20, 2025 at the latest), provincial (June 4, 2026 at the latest) or municipal (Oct. 26, 2026), we had better figure out what we are voting for – or against.
Listowel hosts 43rd annual Terry Fox Run
LISTOWEL – The 43rd annual Listowel Terry Fox Run was held on the afternoon of Sept. 15. Handfuls…
Restoring Balance: How Indigenous knowledge can guide ecological renewal
Conservationists, environmentalists, and communities are recognizing the urgent need for environmental restoration and conservation, and many are turning to Indigenous knowledge and practices to help revitalize the land.
Wingham Advance Times’ Sept. 19, 2024 turnbacks
1924 - The Bluevale School Fair was a grand success in point of exhibits, attendance and receipts.
